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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. |
| Budget: $80,000 |
| Activated: 09/01/2021 Deadline: 10/15/2021 |
| Call Summary Odessa Arts, in conjunction with the City of Odessa invites professional artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design and fabricate a significant piece for the new animal control facility. This piece will be funded through the City’s Percent for Art ordinance and become an addition to the City of Odessa’s public art collection. |
| Budget Description The budget is derived from the CIty’s percent for art ordinance and covers all project related costs including (but not limited to): project design, labor, fabrication, project management, materials, tools, subcontracted services, lighting, travel to complete the artwork, shipping, delivery of artwork to site, and installation. Any expense that exceeds the contracted amount will be the artist’s responsibility. |
| Project Description In July 2021, the City of Odessa broke ground on a new, state of the art animal control facility to replace the current aging facility. The new facility will focus on animal well being, and encouraging the community to adopt. The artwork should reflect a sense of joy and happiness, welcoming visitors to the shelter. It should also be a source of comfort and pride to the animal control staff, many of whom work long stressful hours with animals in distress. |
| Artwork Goals The Public Art Committee seeks works by professional artists to add to and integrate with the City of Odessa and its growing collection of public art. In addition to the goals stated above, the art should also: Meet the needs of the community Reflect a quality that will engage the community Reflect a quality that will enhance the reputation of Odessa to the external art community Reflect a quality that will enhance the reputation of Odessa, making it an Arts destination Allow the community to use the artwork as an example of exceptional public art Be durable, sustainable and easy to maintain |
| Artwork Location Description The new shelter will be located near the intersection of 42nd Street and Golder Avenue, next door to the current location. The shelter will be 20,538 sq ft and will house 231 kennels for cats and dogs. The shelter will have a staff of 9-12 employees. |
| Eligibility This public art commission is open to all professional artists or artist teams with experience in similar projects. All media will be considered. A professional artist is defined as a skilled practitioner in the original arts with an original self-conceptualized body of work, generally recognized by critics and peers as a professional processing serious intent and ability. Subcontracts may be used and are defined as those providing technical implementation including but not limited to: construction, fabrication and assembly for portions of a finished product under the direct supervision and control of an artist. Applications not meeting eligibility criteria will be withdrawn from consideration. All applications MUST be submitted though publicartist.org. No email or mailed applications will be accepted. |
| Application Requirements |
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Resume: 3 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 5 Letter of Interest: 500 word maximum |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves. |
| Selection Information |
| Selection Process Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee to ensure that each application is legible, complete, and meets all requirements. The pool will be narrowed to three finalists who will be asked to created a proposal. Selection committee will recommend commission to full Public Art Advisory Committee. Commission will then be approved by Odessa City Council. |
| Selection Criteria Artwork will be selected based on the following criteria: Artist merit and technical expertise Demonstrated successful, innovative and effective approach to public art projects of a similar scope Ability to execute a public art project in a culturally rich and complex area Express interest in creating artwork for the opportunities presented by this request for qualifications |
| Timeline RFQ released: September 1, 2021 Deadline for Submissions: October 15, 2021 Finalists notified: November 30, 2021 Commission Awarded: January 15, 2021 |
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| Contact Information |
| Randy Ham Executive Director PO Box 7195 Odessa TX 79760 United States randy@odessaarts.org 432-337-1492 |
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